NTMA Awards:

The Clay Center for the Arts and SciencesJob of the Year, 2003/2004

Architect: Calloway, Johnson, Moore West, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Terrazzo Contractor: Roman Mosaic and Tile Company, Linthicum, Maryland


The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences houses the performing arts, visual arts and the sciences all under one roof - one of the few centers of its kind in the country.  The Clay Center is one of the ambitious economic, cultural and educational undertakings in West Virginia’s history.  The Clay Center will enhance the region’s “quality of life” and enrich the lives of all West Virginians.  The 14,500 square feet of six-color epoxy terrazzo floor energizes the lobbies and main entrances.  The terrazzo pattern has swirls and bands that pulsate in many directions.  At the center of every swirl is a stainless steel disc.  The color and contrast between the six epoxy colors and the chips are vibrant and breathtaking.

The Clay Center required a flooring system that was durable yet could incorporate the artistic designs needed for this space.  Since this building is used mainly for entertainment functions, this exciting and bold pattern stands out when people are walking on it as well as looking down from balconies.  The six colors are a mixture of marble chips, plastic chips, and mother of pearl.  Divider strips are 3/8” x 1/8” heavy top zinc angle strips;  all strips were slotted and bent on the job.  The main stairway has 1/2” thick pre-cast epoxy t

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